A variety of secondary manifestations may be seen in children with leukemia in addition to these core symptoms. Low platelet counts can cause easy bruising or bleeding, as well as bone and joint ...

Jimmy Cragg's doctors thought he had a virus or tonsillitis until a bruise on his back indicated it might be childhood leukemia Jimmy Cragg, 6, was diagnosed with leukemia after doctors dismissed ...

Risk factors for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) include having a family ... Over time, this can lead to symptoms like: anemia abnormal bruising frequent infections The exact cause of CLL ...

Staff Writer Grace Theis is like any 4-year-old little girl. She adores dolls and princesses, dancing and playing dress up. She loves anything pink. But ask Grace’s parents ...

As the American Cancer Society says, bruising is a sign of low platelet count — a symptom of childhood leukemia. On Dec. 16, the Craggs received the news that their son had blood cancer. “It's every ...